Jess of “Craftiness is Not Optional” has a lovely variety of felt flowers with tutorials. She made tutorials for some and says “they’re simple and so quick and fun to make. Use them for headbands, hair clips or pins. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Cake Decorations
Stamping and cake? Yes, please! Decorate a cake for any occasion using stamps. The Lawn Fawn stamps blog has a video tutorial showing how to make these adorable stamped dinosaur decoration.
-Heather
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Sewing Tutorial: Easy maxi dress from a jersey knit sheet
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. Knit sheets are a great source of inexpensive yardage, especially if you can find them on sale. If … Read More...
Recycled jewelry by Hang Ups
If you like buying jewelry made out of recycled elements you should check out this cool site that makes all sorts of jewelry out of all sorts of things. Oh and did I mention how pretty they are? Pop on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an exercise headband in 10 minutes
Amanda from Kitschy Coo shows how can make an exercise headband in just 10 minutes. The wide stretchy headband will keep your hair out of your face while running or playing sports. It’s takes only a few seams to make … Read More...
Bacon Flag Pizza
It’s hard to believe Memorial Day is a week away! Where has this month gone?
This one is for my bacon lovers!
Bev Cooks posted this flag made from bacon, potatoes and Pillsbury pizza crust
. You can find the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to shorten a cuffed sleeve
Nicole from Liola Patterns shows how you can shorten a cuffed sleeve, like you find on a men’s dress shirt. Her method keeps all of the cuff and placket details intact by shortening from the shoulder. This is a particularly … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Mint + Glittery Gold
Mint paired with sparkly gold is one of my favorite color combos! The Perfect Palette shares this happy color couple in an elegant and romantic inspiration board found here.
7 Candles For Your Memorial Day Celebration
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion that serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men and women who have fought for our country’s freedoms. It is a time to honor their service and sacrifice, to remember … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric and ribbon dog leash
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty dog leash out of scraps of fabric and ribbon. The scraps will get pieced together, so you can use even your shorter ribbon … Read More...
Crochet Flutters By
My son has a girlfriend who I have been getting to know these past few weeks. She’s a delight! Her house is beautifully decorated and I admire her good taste. She was also the inspiration for my recent foray into … Read More...
Show & Tell | Scratch-Off Bow-Tie Father’s Day Card
Delia shares the information for making these cute bow-tie Father’s Day cards. They have a special detail inside: scratch off sentiments! She shows how she and her boys made them to get ready for Father’s Day, Sunday June 15th. … Read More...
Freebie |Berry Basket Project Life Organizer Template
I love this style of berry basket, and since we don’t get them like that over here I was happy to find this free template from Julie Campbell of Stamped in His Image. Even happier that she is sharing … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Whole Heart
I chose to feature My Whole Heart by Leanne Allinson because of the photo of her children, and because as a mother I instantly identified with her title. I loved the buttons and sequins too!
Tidbits about Leanne:
How long … Read More...
Party Ideas Super Hero
This DIY Super Hero party round-up is actually from my own son’s party. I created a theme around the backdrop wallpaper I picked up on sale for $14. It created an amazing cityscape that the kids loved having their photos … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly skirt for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shows how you can make a pretty twirly skirt for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You can probably find the pieces you need for this in your scrap bin, especially if you have … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt bag
You can make this fringed hobo bag out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Upstairs Circus has the how-to. It’s easy to do, with just some simple cuts and some knotting. This would be such a fun project … Read More...
Homemade Microwave Potato Chips
Love salty snacks? Did you think you could make chips in the microwave? Skeptical?
All the above for me, but Nicole Harris from Wonky Wonderful has the recipe to make crispy chips in the microwave. She uses a mandoline to … Read More...
Inspiration: Cross Stitch on Crochet Footstool
I am such a fan of seeing cross stitch in unconventional ways. When we as cross stitchers show the world that you can cross stitch on anything and in any form, we promote the craft/art. It makes me very happy! … Read More...
Melt And Pour Soap Recipe- Sweet Almond Butter and Oatmeal
This simple melt and pour soap has the added benefits of Almond butter and Oatmeal. The tutorial is easy to follow and perfect for beginners. For the full instruction and photos visit day2daysupermom.com.